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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 01:33 PM
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Can you help me to find a excellent place in miami to buy used tires with good prices for my mini?

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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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investigate alternate tire sizes that will fit your car.


MINI tends to use some "unique" sizes but there are more common sizes that will fit


check eBay ... some folks replace their tires as soon as they buy the car and want to recoup costs by selling the original tires . . .


tell us what size you are looking for and maybe there is a secret Santa lurking out here . . .
 
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by maryk
Hi everybody

Can you help me to find a excellent place in miami to buy used tires with good prices for my mini?

thanks
Although it is possible to buy and use old tires, is there a reason why you want to go this route rather than getting a pair or set of budget priced tires?

Budget tires do not have to be costly and can be very decent.

Perhaps you are on limited funds or you are selling the car soon?

Let us know where you live in Miami and what size wheels you have on your MINI.

Tirerack.com has many good tires, some in sizes that will fit MINI wheels but are not of stock tire size which is fine. If you have questions try Alex@tirerack.com or call him at extension 4294
 
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by maryk
Hi everybody

Can you help me to find a excellent place in miami to buy used tires with good prices for my mini?

thanks
Frankly....some mini sizes are rare...so "alternate" sizing makes sense...
But can make new tires so cheap, going used is a questionable choice...
What size rims? 15" on a base cooper can be had new for a decent tire for $45 or so...less if you trust Chinese's crap...
A bit more for the 16'"...but still under $100 each for decent, about $75 for a ok....
And used tires are all about local independent shops....and if they have the size you want on any particular day....
But if you go used, PLEASE learn to read the date code so you do not buy tires that are old and dangerous....generally about 6 years till worn out is OK if stored right...older is more dangerous, with 10+ being OK for for non highway in town grocery getting like an old lady ..
 
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